Reference No: CMA0805Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 2002
Abstract: Indian Food Specialties Limited (IFS) introduced tools of Food Quality Management in May 2000 in response to changing market conditions and poor profitability. Spoilage in the production process was very high and the company had incurred losses for three successive years starting from 1996-97. The company addressed quality concerns by introducing ... More
Reference No: PROD0249Pages: 24Published on: 22, January, 2002
Abstract: The case deals with implementation of ERP. The organization initiated some innovative approaches to make the implementation successful and acceptable to the whole organization. ... More
Reference No: ECO0343EXPages: 9Published on: 31, January, 2002
Abstract: The case provides time series data on significant macroeconomic variables for the G-7 and a few other selected countries. In particular, information is available to analyse the causes of and the roles of stabilisation policies during the Great Depression, Stagflation, Globalisation, and the recent Recession. The case offers good material ... More
Reference No: MAR0348Pages: 49Published on: 12, February, 2002
Abstract: The case of Dainik Jagran is aimed at highlighting the strategies followed by a company that wishes to wrest the leadership from a well-known, established newspaper. It exemplifies the efforts that are required in such an exercise. The case describes the process of identifying the gaps in the market so ... More
Reference No: ECO0344TECPages: 16Published on: 19, February, 2002
Abstract: The thinking of leaders like Nehru, Savarkar and Ambedkar influenced the developing India; Savarkar's led to the Hindu/Non-Hindu axis, while Ambedkar's to the Dalit/Non-Dalit Axis, and high income-inequality provided the Rich/Poor axis. These three axes give rise to eight possible groups, which differ widely in their ?power' ... More
Reference No: ECO0345TECPages: 8Published on: 20, February, 2002
Abstract: This study estimates the Almost Ideal Demand System, using household level consumption data, from one village in India. The elasticity estimates obtained in this study are plausible and generally consistent with previous studies. The study also tests for demand homogeneity and the symmetry of compensated cross price effects. The symmetry ... More
Reference No: P&IR0184(A)EXPages: 10Published on: 27, February, 2002
Abstract: MUL, a joint venture between the Government of India and Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan, known for its pro-labour policies, was embroiled in a dispute in mid 2000, with its workforce of more than 5500 employees. Agitation was taking place at a time when MUL's market share had quickly declined from 82.8 per ... More
Reference No: P&IR0185Pages: 26Published on: 27, February, 2002
Abstract: Scooter India Ltd., a government of India owned enterprise, secured the license to produce two wheelers at a time when its demand far exceeded supply in the country. Government of India, the owner of the company, controlled the industry. Yet, the company could not report profits for nearly 25 years since ... More
Reference No: ECO0347EXPages: 19Published on: 18, March, 2002
Abstract: Coca cola is famous as an extraordinarily successful example of globalization; as well as of the expansion of "Americanization", when for many people, globally, the name ?Coca Cola' is synonymous with American culture. This wave of ?Americanization', however, is simultaneously adapted to national communities, blurring the fundamental distinction between the ... More
Reference No: ECO0346TECPages: 20Published on: 18, March, 2002
Abstract: While the Indian economic reforms initiated 1991 were mandated by a crisis, their continuance by the successive non-Congress governments is not easily explained. This note attempts to understand the socio-political back drop of economic realities to explore the nature of the economic growth of Independent India, and argues that the economic ... More
Reference No: BP0271Pages: 34Published on: 3, June, 2002
Abstract: Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited was set up by the government of India to meet the demand of fertilizers as a part of its overall operational plan to achieve self-sufficiency and food security. Due to the availability of surplus electricity, the government of Mysore (now Karnataka) represented government of India ... More
Reference No: PROD0250Pages: 18Published on: 25, June, 2002
Abstract: The case describes the process followed by the RPO, Ahmedabad in issuing a passport. The resources available are described. The status of consumer response time is included. Adequate information is provided to redesign the process, to improve response time. The impact of technology is highlighted. The issues related to any ... More
Reference No: P&IR0187Pages: 7Published on: 1, July, 2002
Abstract: The driver of a lorry that was contracted for transporting alumina to the smelter complained that a company worker demanded Rs. 60 as bribe for unloading the alumina.The accused worker was identified by the driver in presence of a security guard and the supervisor of the area. Based on the ... More
Reference No: BP0272Pages: 20Published on: 19, July, 2002
Abstract: The case presents the operational details regarding a blood bank in Ahmedabad. The issues related to marketing for mobile blood donation and component usage is the focus. The case focuses on issues related to marketing a new concept, financial viability of a venture, expansion options of a not for profit ... More
